Utility Crew SS Day shift

Simmons Foods•Siloam Springs, AR

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing general utility duties as directed by the room operator within a food manufacturing environment. Key tasks include managing waste and recyclables, operating equipment like hand-operated pallet jacks and bailers, disassembling and assembling totes, inspecting products for quality using a metal detector, and maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the work area. The role also requires active participation as a team member, adhering to company operating systems, and supporting overall business objectives.

Requirements

Must be comfortable with personal computers.
Must be able to speak and comprehend the English language.

Nice To Haves

Grinding experience preferred.
Preference for poultry or food manufacturing experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Deliver trash and recyclables to appropriate rooms.
Utilize hand-operated pallet jack to move trash gondolas filled with cardboard, pallets, and plastic to the recycle room.
Lift totes into bailer and operate the machine.
Move bailed product into trailers.
Organize recyclables and move non-recycled product into appropriate bins.
Tear down totes and operate a tote dumper to empty product into silos.
Pull pallets from empty totes and break down totes for disposal.
Inspect product on metal detectors and remove offending items.
Perform general duties as directed by the room operator, including building totes, visually inspecting labels, and moving rejected product.
Assemble and disassemble items as directed.
Maintain the cleanliness of the room and ensure the work area stays clean.
Assist in weekly sanitation in accordance with set procedures, including preparing cleaning chemicals and demonstrating correct lock-out tag procedures.
Participate in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members and attend appropriate team meetings.
Foster strong cohesiveness regarding major issues and identify/resolve areas lacking cohesiveness with the team leader.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies) and understand this position’s role in supporting them.
Communicate concerns and improvement ideas regarding operating systems.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.